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ichorous

/ˈɪk.ər.əs/

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adjective

/ˈɪk.ər.əs/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то жидкое, водянистое и часто зловонное, обычно используемое по отношению к гною или выделениям из раны или язвы.

An archaic adjective describing something that is thin, watery, and often foul-smelling, typically used in reference to pus or discharge from a wound or sore.

  1. Relating to ichorC2formalmedical

    Resembling or characterized by ichor, a thin watery or sanious discharge from a wound or sore; also pertaining to the fluid said to flow in the veins of the gods in mythology.

    ruИхорозный

    • The wound emitted an ichorous fluid that required immediate cleaning.
    • The ichorous discharge from the ulcer was a sign of infection.
    • In Homer's epics, the wounds of the gods bled ichorous blood, not mortal blood.
    • The doctor noted the ichorous nature of the exudate and prescribed antibiotics.

    Synonymssaniousserousthinwatery

Forms
  • more ichorous comparative form
  • most ichorous superlative form